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Director, Legislative, Legal and Procurement

Posted on: Apr 9, 2026

Posted by: Strathcona County

Summary

Strathcona County is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and highly experienced Director, Legislative, Legal and Procurement to lead a complex and high impact portfolio that sits at the core of municipal governance, legal compliance, and corporate procurement.

This executive role provides senior leadership and governance oversight across legislative services, legal services, procurement, contract management, and related governance functions. As a trusted advisor to Council, the CAO, Deputy CAOs, and the Executive Team, the Director plays a critical role in enabling sound, evidence‑based, and legally compliant decision‑making while supporting innovation, risk mitigation, and best‑value outcomes for the organization.

Reporting to the Deputy CAO, Corporate Services and CFO, the Director leads a unified department that delivers high‑quality legal, legislative, and procurement services within a centre‑led service delivery model. This role balances corporate consistency with operational flexibility, ensuring services are fair, transparent, defensible, and aligned with legislative and trade obligations.

The successful candidate will be a confident, relationship‑focused leader who thrives in a political and public‑facing environment and brings strong judgment, integrity, and the ability to navigate complex and sensitive issues.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Provide senior leadership for the Legislative, Legal and Procurement portfolio, ensuring alignment with Council’s Strategic Plan, Corporate Business Plan, and organizational values
Serve as a strategic partner and a trusted advisor to Council, Executive Team, and senior leadership on matters related to governance, legislative compliance, legal risk, and procurement strategy
Foster a strong governance culture that supports sound decision making, transparency, accountability, and public trust
Lead and evolve legal, legislative, procurement, and contract management services to support effective service delivery and innovation
Ensure compliance with municipal, provincial, federal, and trade legislation while mitigating organizational risk
Provide oversight of Access to Information and Privacy programs, municipal elections, and census activities
Lead procurement governance and service delivery to ensure fairness, transparency, best value, and legislative compliance
Foster strong relationships with Council, internal departments, external partners, municipalities, and senior government representatives
Lead, coach, and develop department managers and staff to build strategic capacity, collaboration, and an engaged workplace culture
Establish performance measures and continuous improvement practices to support high‑quality service delivery
Support succession planning, talent development, and workforce sustainability within the department
Promote collaboration across departments to ensure integrated planning, consistent service delivery, and strong internal partnerships
Oversee departmental business planning, budgeting, and resource allocation
Establish performance measures and reporting mechanisms to monitor service delivery, financial stewardship, and continuous improvement
Ensure services are delivered efficiently, effectively, and within approved budgets

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills:

University degree in Law, Public Administration, Business, or a related field; a legal background is preferred
Minimum 10 years of progressive senior leadership experience in a government or public-sector environment
Extensive knowledge of municipal, administrative, privacy, and procurement legislation, including the Municipal Government Act, LAEA, FOIP, and applicable trade agreements
Proven ability to operate as a trusted advisor in complex, high‑risk, and politically sensitive environments
Demonstrated experience providing executive level oversight of complex operational functions, including procurement or contract related services
Demonstrated capability to navigate ambiguity, balance risk with practicality, and find workable solutions in the grey while maintaining organizational integrity
Proven ability to lead and supervise senior managers, including experience overseeing leaders responsible for procurement or financially sensitive functions
Leadership style that is engaging, approachable, and collaborative, fostering a positive culture where people are challenged, supported, and enjoy the work they do
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present complex issues clearly to Council, Executive leadership, and diverse stakeholders
Membership or eligibility for membership with the Law Society of Alberta is considered an asset

Conditions of Employment:

Submission of a Satisfactory Criminal Record Check

Job Type

Full Time

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

$167,076.00 - $208,808.60

Closing Date

May 3, 2026

Posting ID: 38005